Working with some managers I split them into two groups and set them a task. While they were working I noticed that one group was quickly organised and they had finished well before the others. We then adjourned for coffee but one of the second group was still working on something – and then he joined [...]
What kind of random question is this? Well let me tell you a story. Yesterday I went to lunch with my parents . We went to a bar where the lunchtime food is OK. Fine dining it ain’t but OK for a quick bite in a nice atmosphere.
We ordered our food and the oldies decided to [...]
Over several years I have been involved in university programmes that build workplace learning into the coursework where the students are asked to apply their academic learning to real life situations and reflect and report on what happens. I love reading this kind of submission. The stories are often full of experiences and outcomes that [...]
How far would you go for your employer? What do you do to make sure that you deliver not just a good job – but a great job – for your salary?
I ask these questions for a couple of reasons.
First – take the amazing story of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger’s landing of his American Airlines [...]
Yesterday afternoon I was at my desk lost in thoughts when the shrill cry of a child broke into my reverie. One of the little girls who lives in the house next door was having an almighty tantrum. The real screaming stamping the feet type. Mum stayed back, let her carry on, ignoring her. Eventually [...]
